Living with Non-distal trisomy 9q
A rare chromosome condition with developmental delay, short stature, intellectual disability, and distinct facial features.
Understanding Non-distal trisomy 9q
It varies widely from person to person. It mainly involves developmental delay, short stature, intellectual disability, and facial differences such as a small head, broad forehead, low-set ears, and a prominent nose. Differences in the heart, eyes, thyroid, esophagus, brain, and behavior have also been reported. GARD lists onset as newborn.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet. Based on its summary, features may include:
- Developmental delay
- Intellectual disability
- Short stature
- Small head (microcephaly)
- Broad forehead and low-set ears
- Behavior or mental health differences
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include genetic specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Chromosome Disorder Outreach
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
It is caused by a partial duplication, or extra piece, of the long arm of chromosome 9. GARD doesn't list a specific gene or how it is inherited.
Also known as: non-distal duplication 9q; non-distal trisomy type 9q; non-telomeric trisomy 9q
Patient organizations
- Chromosome Disorder OutreachChromosome disorders · United States
Broader rare-disease groups
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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